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About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, complex manufacturing business where your expertise will directly influence strategic decisions, operational performance, and long-term growth. Target Rock, a Curtiss-Wright business unit, is seeking a dynamic and business-minded Business Controller to become a key member of our leadership team. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead the finance function for a $200M, with 200,000 square foot, heavy manufacturing facility with a staff of 320 team members. You will partner directly with the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team, providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational insight to help drive business growth, profitability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and growth initiatives
Partnering with senior leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and overcome obstacles to achieving business goals
Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management activities
Delivering actionable insights through financial analysis, modeling, and performance reporting
Driving compliance with GAAP, SOX, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and corporate policies
Leading revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and financial controls
Supporting contract and proposal evaluations, including financial risk assessments and business case analysis
Overseeing financial reporting and coordinating audit requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Providing ERP financial systems leadership and ensuring accurate accounting across business operations
Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing finance team
Championing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and operational efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA, CMA, MBA, or other professional designation is considered an asset
10-15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership roles
5-7 years of leadership experience managing finance teams
Experience within manufacturing environments, ideally supporting both commercial and government business
Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls
Experience with long-term contract accounting, including EAC, POC, and ETC methodologies
Knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, SOX, CAS, and FAR requirements
ERP experience, preferably Oracle or a similar platform
Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities
Excellent communication and business partnering skill
A strategic thinker who can translate financial data into business decisions
A confident leader who enjoys influencing outcomes across multiple functions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proactive, decisive, and solutions-oriented
Passionate about continuous improvement and organizational growth
Ready to step into a larger, more complex leadership opportunity
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.

Skills

Financial guidance
Business objectives
Growth initiatives
Performance evaluation
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial planning
Cash flow management
Financial analysis
Financial modeling
Performance reporting
GAAP compliance
SOX compliance
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Corporate policies
Revenue recognition
Risk management
Financial controls
Contract evaluation
Proposal evaluation
Financial risk assessment
Business case analysis
Financial reporting
Audit coordination
ERP financial systems leadership
Accounting accuracy
Team building
Coaching
Team development
Continuous improvement
Operational efficiency
Business acumen
Strategic thinking
Communication
Business partnering
Advanced financial analysis
Financial modeling

Location

East Farmingdale, NY (Long Island)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10-15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership roles
5-7 years of leadership experience managing finance teams

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA, CMA, MBA, or other professional designation is considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

180K-225K plus short-term and long-term incentives

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Relocation assistance

About the Company

Target Rock is a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.
Curtiss-Wright is a global organization known for innovation, operational excellence, and leadership development.
Target Rock is a $200M, with 200,000 square foot, heavy manufacturing facility with a staff of 320 team members.
Our mission is to serve our country and the world by delivering safety critical precision valves and actuators, enabling US Navy operational excellence and reliable emission free power.
Our vision is to modernize and grow our capabilities to meet tomorrow's Navy and Power demands.

Equal Opportunity

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.